Xcel Energy expands massive solar + storage project to offset retiring Minnesota coal plant

November 03, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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<p>Xcel Energy plans to build the Midwest’s largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. This follows Xcel&#8217;s proposal to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota, optimizing the state’s energy grid and helping the company meet the growing electricity needs of the communities it serves. “We’re making a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/xcel-energy-expands-massive-solar-storage-project-to-offset-retiring-minnesota-coal-plant/">Xcel Energy expands massive solar + storage project to offset retiring Minnesota coal plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Xcel Energy plans to build the Midwest’s largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. This follows Xcel&#8217;s proposal to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota, optimizing the state’s energy grid and helping the company meet the growing electricity needs of the communities it serves. “We’re making a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/xcel-energy-expands-massive-solar-storage-project-to-offset-retiring-minnesota-coal-plant/">Xcel Energy expands massive solar + storage project to offset retiring Minnesota coal plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

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